"We need to improve because for example the match against Fulham was a very good result and a very good game for 90 minutes. But in the first 45 minutes I thought we needed to do better."

Emery has constantly called for improvement from his players despite the fact they have strung together nine wins for the first time in 11 years.

He pointed to their last home game over Watford, where Arsenal were lucky not to fall behind to the Hornets before securing a 2-0 win, as a fine example. Emery now expects a tough test to extend the run when Leicester City visit the Emirates Stadium on Monday night.

"If we are remembering the last match at the Emirates we won but not playing like we want - with the control against the opposition," he added.

"For me now, the most important thing is not to rush. The next game against Leicester is very big, very difficult.

"Leicester are a very good team and play with a clear identity under Claude Puel. They are very competitive, have very good players and we need every single player, and our mentality together to be stronger than in the last match."

Welshman Aaron Ramsey, left, will see out his contract at Arsenal before moving on. Getty Images

A contract impasse is likely to see the 27-year-old player leave in the summer - while the club may look to cash in on Ramsey during the January transfer window.

"For me January is very far away," he added. "I'm thinking about Monday's match first. I want every player to stay OK, with the mentality to prepare, to play and be together to win.

"It's the same, my answer. My focus is on every match. The football, the future is tomorrow. My reason, I explain to every player and to you also, I want the mentality for the next match. Individual things are not for me to speak about now."